Caramel Chicken Recipe
The caramel chicken recipe is easy and delicious. It's the perfect mix of sweet and salty. It's great for everyone, from new cooks to pros. You'll impress anyone with this dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. This makes the caramel sauce.1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Put chicken thighs in the bowl with the sauce. Let them marinate for 30 minutes to soak up the flavours.4 chicken thighs
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet on medium-high. Take the chicken out of the marinade and put it in the skillet, skin-side down.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side. You want the skin to be crunchy and golden.
- Turn the heat down and pour the leftover sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer for 10-15 more minutes. The chicken will cook through and the sauce will thicken.
- Take the chicken off the heat and let it sit for a bit. This helps the taste get even better.
- Add chopped green onions on top. They make the dish look and taste fresh.2 green onions